They certainly have come a long way, haven’t they? Since the inception of the “skateboard” in the late ’40s, shoes associated with skate culture have evolved immensely – paving the way for technological advancements in other areas of athletic footwear, and at times even starting trends within the world of #menswear. Just like skating’s acceptance within popular culture, overall aesthetics and technical features have tended to follow a cyclical pattern. What was considered cool and functional 5 years ago, is passé today — but will probably experience a resurgence another 5 years down the road. Almost in spite of this, skateboard footwear continues to evolve and generally progress – inching forward while (hopefully) not losing sight of the past.